Sidick placed on retired list
Outfielder Chris Sidick won't be returning for an eighth season with the Wild Things. He has been placed on the retired list, the team announced today.
Sidick is the Frontier League's all-time leader in many statistical categories, including games played (588), at-bats (2,225), hits (635), runs (414), triples (56), walks (328) and total bases (1,001).
The owner of C Side Sports Academy, a baseball training facility that recently moved to a new building in North Strabane Township, Sidick had originally hoped to play a limited schedule of about 60 games this season. According to the Wild Things, Sidick has instead opted to concentrate on his business.
“This was a tough decision,” Sidick said in a press release. “It took me the entire winter to come up with the answer. I talked with many people who are or had been involved with the Wild Things organization. ... I am excited to continue to be involved with the Wild Things. They are a huge part of my past and what defines me.”
Last year, Sidick played in 91 games and batted .291 with seven triples, nine home runs and 21 stolen bases. A product of Canon-McMillan High School and Marietta College, Sidick had a .285 career batting average.
“Chris has been a constant for the Washington Wild Things organization and baseball team,” said Stu Williams, the team’s owner. “We are sorry to see Chris retire. He has been an outstanding player for us and a record-setter. We wish him the very best in his business ventures and in his life."
Sidick is the Frontier League's all-time leader in many statistical categories, including games played (588), at-bats (2,225), hits (635), runs (414), triples (56), walks (328) and total bases (1,001).
The owner of C Side Sports Academy, a baseball training facility that recently moved to a new building in North Strabane Township, Sidick had originally hoped to play a limited schedule of about 60 games this season. According to the Wild Things, Sidick has instead opted to concentrate on his business.
“This was a tough decision,” Sidick said in a press release. “It took me the entire winter to come up with the answer. I talked with many people who are or had been involved with the Wild Things organization. ... I am excited to continue to be involved with the Wild Things. They are a huge part of my past and what defines me.”
Last year, Sidick played in 91 games and batted .291 with seven triples, nine home runs and 21 stolen bases. A product of Canon-McMillan High School and Marietta College, Sidick had a .285 career batting average.
“Chris has been a constant for the Washington Wild Things organization and baseball team,” said Stu Williams, the team’s owner. “We are sorry to see Chris retire. He has been an outstanding player for us and a record-setter. We wish him the very best in his business ventures and in his life."
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posted by Chris Dugan at
8:45 AM
5 Comments:
Sorry to see Sidick go. However, I think it is the right thing for him, and the Wild Things.
Ima Fraid
Chris Sidick and Heinz Ward retiring in the same week. That is bigger news that Peyton Manning going to Denver and Tim Tebow to the Jets.
sidick's retirement is a better announcement than hearing that he was going to be a home-game-only player. congratulations to the multi-category record holder and for making the right decision.
No Chris Sidick. Another step toward being bad beyond belief.
Contrats and best of luck to Chris. We have enjoyed watching him play.
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